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Tummy Tuck for Men
Tummy tuck surgery is a body contouring procedure that can help individuals improve the appearance of their waistline. While it is most often recommended for women seeking to improve their abdominal contour after pregnancy, this procedure can also have profound benefits for men. Male tummy tuck surgery focuses on correcting aesthetic abdominal issues that men may experience as a result of weight gain and/or aging. With tummy tuck surgery, men can trim down their “beer belly” or “spare tire” and achieve a flatter, firmer, more masculine and youthful abdomen.
Reasons to Get a Male Tummy Tuck
Most men who are unhappy with their abdominal appearance have experienced negative consequences of weight gain and/or aging. In particular, men who have difficulty maintaining a stable body weight usually tend to gain a significant amount of localized fat specifically in the abdominal area. Genetically, for men, the belly is one of the primary storage areas for excess fat, which means this area of the body is prone to accumulating undesirable amounts of persistent localized fat if body weight is not carefully managed.
Over the course of a lifetime, biological changes occur that affect how a man’s body reacts to food, exercise, and weight gain. Because of these effects of aging, most men will have to make periodic adjustments to their lifestyle and eating habits in order to maintain their figures through these biological changes. For example, many young men going through adolescence experience major growth spurts during which they can eat as much as they want (and whatever they want) without the appearance of gaining weight. However, as males age into adulthood, their metabolisms and hormone levels will usually change, and their bodies will become less tolerant of any poor eating habits they may have developed. If men do not adjust their eating habits accordingly, and especially if they neglect regular exercise, this can easily lead to a buildup of stubborn belly fat. This is one of the reasons why it is not uncommon to see adult men (and especially older adult men) with excess abdominal fat.
Benefits of Male Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck improves abdominal contour by correcting three issues: excess fat, separated abdominal muscles, and sagging skin.
- Fat Reduction: Liposuction administered during tummy tuck surgery removes stubborn belly fat from the body. This helps the abdomen lie flatter and firmer.
- Repair of Abdominal Muscles: Separated abdominal muscles due to excess weight gain can make a bulging belly look even worse. The tummy tuck procedure mends the stomach wall so that the abdominal muscles can help hold in the abdomen for a tighter appearance.
- Excess Skin Removal: A tummy tuck trims away sagging skin caused by significant weight gain, eliminating the rolls and bulges that prevent a flat abdomen.
A male tummy tuck is carefully performed to address each of these issues in turn. The result is a flatter, firmer, tighter, and more masculine abdominal contour.
The results of tummy tuck surgery for men can change lives and significantly boost confidence and self-image. To learn more about how this procedure could help you, schedule your appointment with Denver-area board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Mouchantat. Call (303) 232-8585 or contact us online today.
